Title: Visit Heimaey: Best of Heimaey Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Heimaey](https://expedia.ca/Heimaey-Hotels.d553248635934491315.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Heimaey](https://expedia.ca/Heimaey-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635934491315.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Heimaey](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Heimaey.d553248635934491315.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Heimaey](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Heimaey.d553248635934491315.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Heimaey Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Heimaey.d553248635934491315.Car-Rental-Guide)[Heimaey Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Heimaey.d553248635934491315.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Heimaey ## Travel Guide ![Panoramic green landscape along the coastline, Heimaey island, Westman Islands, Iceland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635934491315/e1ac9190-6f45-4fed-a3f0-7379551e28fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic green landscape along the coastline, Heimaey island, Westman Islands, Iceland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635934491315/e1ac9190-6f45-4fed-a3f0-7379551e28fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![If you happen to be in Iceland, hop on a quick ferry ride to the Westman Islands. Here you can hike up the active Eldfell Volcano. On your way up you'll see the rocks change color, and spot a few active hot spots to feel the temperature rising from below. Make sure to get to the very top no matter how tired you are. It's a steep and rocky way up but the views from up there are astounding. #lifeatexpedia #travel #explore #iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3698/6cb3e857-8b20-4b2b-a7db-32dd805200c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chain island's of Vestmann. The biggest and inhabited one is Heimaey. The new island was formed in 1968 and taken under protection by UNESCO in pursuit of investigation of how life develops on an uninhabited island. Heimaey is also a home for the greatest number of puffins in Iceland. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3698/688aefd8-5562-46c7-9c76-e639549b3276.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I had walked up a very steep way. To the top of an old vulcano crater, to enjoy this wonderful view. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3698/c78f96b8-1d60-4dcc-8b43-906d3acfc9a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Heimaey Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635934491315) - Heimaey Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Heimaey ![Hotel Vestmannaeyjar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8980000/8971900/8971883/ad92deed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Vestmannaeyjar Vestmannabraut 28 Vestmannaeyjar Southern Region Fully refundable CA $354 CA $402 total Feb 20 - Feb 21 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and Sagnheimar ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (387 reviews) Extremely comfortable and amazing view to the town and volcano. Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=8971883&PinnedHotelID=8971883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635934491315) ![Guesthouse Hamar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16270000/16261800/16261707/32c7c365_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Guesthouse Hamar Herjólfsgötu 4 Vestmannaeyjar Southern Region CA $164 CA $190 total Feb 19 - Feb 20 includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Surtseyjarstofa and Sæheimar are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (140 reviews) Yeah not a great experience. No staff after we checked in and another guests key was just left on the front desk??? Strange. A cot was left in the room.(which was already small). Bathroom was recently redone but the rest of the room was very dated. No elevator for anyone that can’t handle stairs. ... Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=16261707&PinnedHotelID=16261707&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635934491315) ![The New Post Office](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69280000/69277900/69277811/e97f8f8d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The New Post Office Vestmannabraut 22 Vestmannaeyjar CA $338 CA $387 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Heimaey hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19)[Feb 18 - Feb 19](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20)[Feb 19 - Feb 20](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast You can find out about the history of Vestmannaeyjar with a trip to Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.ca/Herjolfsdalur-The-West-Coast-Vestmannaeyjar.d553248621533098940.Vacation-Attraction) #### Eldfell Volcano Explore the great outdoors at Eldfell Volcano, a lovely green space in Vestmannaeyjar. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.ca/Eldfell-Volcano-Vestmannaeyjar.d6102108.Vacation-Attraction) #### House Graveyard & Pompei of the North Find out about the history of Vestmannaeyjar when you take a trip to House Graveyard & Pompei of the North. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.ca/House-Graveyard-Pompei-Of-The-North-Vestmannaeyjar.d553248621533098950.Vacation-Attraction) #### Heimaklettur Explore the great outdoors at Heimaklettur, a lovely green space in Vestmannaeyjar. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. 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